Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
86264

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 273 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085593



Common Names

  • Anaphalis Wightiana
  • Indian Everlasting
  • Wight's Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium wightianum DC. [unknown]

Description

Anaphalis wightiana (also called White Pearly Everlasting, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has white flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphalis wightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an herbal remedy for treating digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphalis wightiana has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of finely divided, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphalis wightiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the fall.

Where to Find Anaphalis wightiana

Anaphalis wightiana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Anaphalis wightiana FAQ

What are the common names for Anaphalis wightiana?

Anaphalis wightiana is commonly known as Wight's Anaphalis.

What is the natural habitat of Anaphalis wightiana?

Anaphalis wightiana is typically found in dry, open areas in India and Sri Lanka.

What type of soil does Anaphalis wightiana prefer?

Anaphalis wightiana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Anaphalis genus

Anaphalis acutifolia, Anaphalis arfakensis, Anaphalis notoniana, Anaphalis spodiophylla, Anaphalis bulleyana, Anaphalis subumbellata, Anaphalis pannosa, Anaphalis longifolia, Anaphalis transnokoensis, Anaphalis surculosa, Anaphalis tenuissima, Anaphalis delavayi, Anaphalis plicata, Anaphalis javanica, Anaphalis lactea, Anaphalis margaritaceae, Anaphalis marcescens, Anaphalis tenuicaulis, Anaphalis yangii, Anaphalis hancockii, Anaphalis larium, Anaphalis garanica, Anaphalis staintonii, Anaphalis cinerascens, Anaphalis corymbifera, Anaphalis pedicellatum, Anaphalis batangensis, Anaphalis porphyrolepis, Anaphalis cavei, Anaphalis travancorica, Anaphalis subdecurrens, Anaphalis tibetica, Anaphalis busua, Anaphalis szechuanensis, Anaphalis nepalensis, Anaphalis virens, Anaphalis brevifolia, Anaphalis triplinervis, Anaphalis scopulosa, Anaphalis hellwigii, Anaphalis oblonga, Anaphalis leptophylla, Anaphalis souliei, Anaphalis sulphurea, Anaphalis meeboldii, Anaphalis elegans, Anaphalis sinica, Anaphalis mucronata, Anaphalis virgata, Anaphalis suffruticosa,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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